UNICEF in action

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Shaimaa, 14, inside the UNICEF-supported Makanna ('our space' in Arabic) at El Gox gathering point in Kosti, White Nile state, Sudan.

Stories of UNICEF's Impact in Sudan, Helping Children Caught in Conflict

"My name is Shaimaa. I am 14 years old, and this is my Makanna — my safe space."

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At a UNICEF-supported health facility in Port Sudan, a mother holds her twin daughters in her lap as both consume packets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, a peanut paste UNICEF supplies to support the recovery of acutely malnourished children.

Child Malnutrition in Sudan: One Mother's Story

Arafa almost lost her twins to malnutrition. UNICEF is helping them recover — but much more needs to be done to aid other children in Sudan.

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A child celebrates the Year of the Tiger at a Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco.

Make This Lunar New Year Happier for Every Child

How to make a difference for the world's children in 2024, the Year of the Dragon.

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Children in Narlica Informal Camp setting in Hatay, after two devastating earthquakes hit southeastern Türkiye on Feb. 6, 2023.

One Year After Earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria, Millions of Children Still Need Urgent Support

Back-to-back earthquakes rocked Syria and Türkiye on Feb. 6, 2023. UNICEF continues to respond to the needs of children. [VIDEO]

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A high school student uses a tablet to access online courses at the Mahajanga’s Public General Education College Charles Renel in the Boeny Region of Madagascar.

Connecting & Protecting: How UNICEF Supports Children's Futures in the Digital Age

UNICEF is working with partners to ensure new technologies benefit children, while providing them with the tools they need to protect themselves.

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On Oct. 12, 2022, in the village of Saraf Aldi, South Kordofan State, Sudan, women attend a UNICEF-supported community awareness session about the terrible consequences of female genital mutilation.

What Is FGM?

UNICEF is working to eliminate female genital mutilation, a cruel and unnecessary practice. [VIDEO]

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A girl receives the polio vaccine in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Polio Eradication and the Strengthening of Public Health Systems

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative offers a blueprint for addressing other infectious disease outbreaks and public health crises.

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Mohammed, 9, walks over the rubble of his destroyed home on Omar Al-Mukhtar Street in Gaza City on Jan. 11, 2024.

What It's Like to Be a Child in Gaza Right Now

Children are not responsible for war, but they pay the highest price. As the bombardment of Gaza continues, children share their stories.

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A psychosocial kit from UNICEF has helped Muhammad Ehsan, 7, recover from trauma he experienced during Pakistan's massive flooding in 2022.

A Bag Full of Hope for Children Recovering From Trauma

UNICEF psychosocial support kits help children like 7-year-old Ehsan cope with overwhelming stress and trauma.

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